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There was a point in time when I had lost my passion for life. I had lost that spark that had driven me for so many years. I can still remember it to this day. It didn’t happen overnight. It had been kindling in my subconscious, brewing and smoldering for years. I wasn’t happy with what I was doing. I wasn’t sated with the life I was living. In fact, not only had I stopped following my passion in life, but I was  devoid of hope  and in the expectation of good things to come. I had thought, this was it. There was no more left for me. I had no chances to live the life that I felt I deserved. I was stuck in the monotony of routine, unable to extricate myself from that situation. I still remember it so clearly. I remember thinking about how trapped I felt. I couldn’t extricate myself; I couldn’t escape. But one day that all changed. I had flown to London to visit some friends during the holidays when one of the worst snow storms in decades ...

When Martin Seligman became the President of the American Psychological Association and decided to focus on the causes of happiness vs. depression, a whole stream of science started to emerge in order to prove that building in positive rather than overcoming the negative pays back on people's happiness and success story. “   Positive thinking actually means approaching life’s challenges with a positive outlook  . It does not necessarily mean avoiding or ignoring the bad things; instead, it involves making the most of the potentially bad situations, trying to see the best in other people, and viewing yourself and your abilities in a positive light.”- Kendra Cherry.  The great effects of a positive approach are now proven by science.  Being positive makes you healthier, happier, more empowered and more attractive. It boosts your energy, your motivation, and your performance.  A positive mindset improves generally your quality of li...

 Email You have a deadline looming. However, instead of doing your work, you are fiddling with miscellaneous things like checking email, social media, watching videos, surfing blogs and forums. You know you  should be  working, but you just don’t feel like doing anything. We are all familiar with the procrastination phenomenon. When we procrastinate, we squander away our free time and put off important tasks we should be doing them till it’s too late.  And when  it is  indeed too late, we panic and wish we got started earlier. The chronic procrastinators I know have spent years of their life looped in this cycle. Delaying, putting off things, slacking, hiding from work, facing work only when it’s unavoidable, then repeating this loop all over again. It’s a bad habit that eats us away and  prevents us from achieving greater results in life . Don’t let procrastination take over your life. Here, I will share my personal st...

Many people often take the easy way out of, well, everything. They take short cuts in life and often times they end up living a life that is less than fulfilling. A new idea – probably the best idea – is to do the hard things in life instead. This means making decisions to do the things that other people aren’t willing to do, or the things that you’ve always avoided doing. Here are 8 reasons why doing the hard things is the best way to live your life. 1. You Will Grow As A Person There is nothing more fulfilling in life than growth. Expanding your knowledge of your community, yourself, the people around you and the world are ways to grow as a person. This could mean trying a new restaurant in town, even if the food is from a culture you’ve never heard of. This could mean traveling to a new country, even if you go through a tour company, you’ll still be experiencing different cultures. Allow yourself to be accepting of people, places, and things that are outside you...

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ― Plato Why am I so harsh on myself? I’m asked this question way too often from both readers and people who attend my workshops — self-reflection makes them realize they are ruthless on themselves. All the way from leadership gurus to the media (even dentists) everyone is trying to trick us into this confidence nonsense. You have to look good and feel good to conquer the world, they tell you. What’s driving everyone anxious is this: no matter how hard you try, no matter how successful you are, no matter how good you are — it’s never enough. The “be more confident” advice is hurting us — the more we try to boost our confidence, the more damage we cause. Stretching beyond your comfort zone is one thing; being harsh on yourself is another. Not understanding the difference between the two hinders your potential as well as your relationships. The Self-esteem Trap Is Dangerous Our cultu...